User Reviews

Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment: Im 22 yrs old and have been on this medication for a yr. It was easy to use and effective for it's purpose but I am now getting off of it because of bone loss and menopause symptoms. Way too young for that. I would not recommend this for a birth control.

Comment:Im 22 yrs old and have been on this medication for a yr. It was easy to use and effective for it's purpose but I am now getting off of it because of bone loss and menopause symptoms. Way too young for that. I would not recommend this for a birth control. Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: max618, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: I ave been taking this medication for years (about 7) for birth control and am very pleased. I do not get my period!!! I have not experienced any weight gain or side effects at all, I have never had a pregnancy scare either. The only thing is you have to do is keep your doctor appointments. I see so many bad reviews about this medication, and most of them could be prevented if people got their sh
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Comment:I ave been taking this medication for years (about 7) for birth control and am very pleased. I do not get my period!!! I have not experienced any weight gain or side effects at all, I have never had a pregnancy scare either. The only thing is you have to do is keep your doctor appointments. I see so many bad reviews about this medication, and most of them could be prevented if people got their shot on time.Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: jess000, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment: I have been on depo birth control shot for three years this summer I have never gotten pregnant thank goodness but I have a lot of spotting but mostly only when i work out am stressed or a day after sex it does make me worrie more tho about being pregnant with the nervousness so if you already have mental health issues like anxiety not the best to take depo.

Comment:I have been on depo birth control shot for three years this summer I have never gotten pregnant thank goodness but I have a lot of spotting but mostly only when i work out am stressed or a day after sex it does make me worrie more tho about being pregnant with the nervousness so if you already have mental health issues like anxiety not the best to take depo. Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: glennschevygirl, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: I have been using Depo-Provera for many years now and all is well. I have gained a few pounds but having NO period for me is great. I would highly recommend this drug to any woman. I get my injections in my butt area and does not hurt a bit.

Comment:I have been using Depo-Provera for many years now and all is well. I have gained a few pounds but having NO period for me is great. I would highly recommend this drug to any woman. I get my injections in my butt area and does not hurt a bit.Hide Full Comment

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